You’re looking to impress your partner on Valentine’s Day. Consider a romantic brunch with heart-shaped waffles or a DIY buffet.
1. Romantic Breakfast in Bed
Indulge in a decadent breakfast in bed with fluffy pancakes and fresh berries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Fresh berries and whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Drop the batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto the skillet or griddle.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges start to dry.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve the pancakes warm with fresh berries and whipped cream.
2. DIY Brunch Buffet
Delicious DIY brunch buffet with variety of dishes to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 package of mini quiches
- 1 package of sausage links
- 1 package of bacon strips
- 1 dozen eggs
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1 bowl of mixed fruit
- 1 block of cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to bake the mini quiches and cook the sausage links.
- Cook the bacon strips in a pan until crispy and golden brown.
- Prepare a bowl of scrambled eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the French bread into small pieces and place them in a basket.
- Arrange the mixed fruit in a separate bowl.
- Slice the block of cheddar cheese into small pieces and place them on a platter.
- Set up the DIY brunch buffet with all the prepared dishes and let your guests serve themselves.
3. Heart-Shaped Pancakes and Waffles
Heart-Shaped Pancakes and Waffles are a sweet and playful twist on classic breakfast treats.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter or waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or waffle iron over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- If making pancakes, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface.
- If making waffles, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the cooked pancakes or waffles.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
4. French-Inspired Valentine’s Day Brunch
French-inspired Valentine’s Day brunch features a delicious quiche.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a tart pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle grated cheese, diced ham, and diced bell peppers into the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
5. Sweet Treats and Pastries
Indulge in decadent chocolate-filled crepes for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat and pour a small amount of batter into the pan.
- Tilt the pan to evenly coat the bottom and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Loosen the crepe with a spatula and flip it over, cooking for another minute.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, until all the crepes are cooked.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
- Fill each crepe with a small amount of melted chocolate and roll up tightly.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
6. Valentine’s Day Quiche and Strata
Delicious quiche and strata perfect for Valentine’s Day brunch.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bread, cubed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add diced ham, shredded cheese, bell peppers, onions, and garlic to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Add cubed bread to the bowl and stir until bread is evenly coated with egg mixture.
- Pour mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with parsley.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Brunch at a Local Vineyard
Indulge in a romantic brunch at a local vineyard with a delicious wine-infused French toast.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of wine
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, eggs, wine, and cinnamon.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the cream mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Place the bread slices in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Serve the French toast warm with fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup.
8. Homemade Crepes and Blintzes
Thin, delicate crepes and blintzes filled with sweet or savory fillings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Filling of choice (e.g. fruit, cream cheese, nutella)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and melted butter.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat and pour in a small amount of batter.
- Tilt the pan to evenly coat the bottom and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges start to curl.
- Loosen the crepe with a spatula and flip it over, cooking for another minute.
- Repeat with remaining batter, until all the crepes are cooked.
- Fill the crepes with your chosen filling and roll or fold them to serve.
9. Couples’ Cooking Class
Romantic French crepes perfect for a couples’ cooking class.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Fresh fruit or whipped cream for filling
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Add the melted butter to the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat and pour in a small amount of batter.
- Tilt the pan to evenly coat the bottom and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the edges start to curl.
- Loosen the crepe with a spatula and flip it over, cooking for another minute.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, until all the crepes are cooked.
- Fill the crepes with fresh fruit or whipped cream and serve warm.
10. Champagne and Fruit Platter
Delicate fruit and champagne pair perfectly for a Valentine’s Day brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of champagne
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 cup of grapes
- 1 cup of pineapple
- 1 orange
- 1 apple
- 1 pear
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Cut the strawberries, grapes, pineapple, orange, apple, and pear into bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange the fruit on a large platter or individual plates.
- Drizzle the honey over the fruit.
- Chill the champagne in the refrigerator before serving.
- Serve the champagne alongside the fruit platter.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
11. Indoor Picnic Setup
Delicate finger foods perfect for an intimate indoor picnic setup.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
- Croissants
- Chocolate shavings
- Edible flowers
- Macarons
- Quiche Lorraine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F to prepare the quiche.
- Roll out the croissant dough and cut into triangles.
- Bake the croissants for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the quiche filling with eggs, cream, and diced ham.
- Pour the quiche filling into a pre-baked crust and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Arrange the strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings on a tiered serving dish.
- Place the macarons and quiche on a nearby table or picnic blanket.
- Garnish with edible flowers for a romantic touch.
12. Breakfast Tacos and Burritos
Delicious breakfast tacos and burritos filled with scrambled eggs, chorizo, and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chorizo sausage
- 8 eggs
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chorizo sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- Once the chorizo is browned, remove it from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, scramble the eggs and cook until they are set.
- Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- Assemble the tacos and burritos by spooning the scrambled eggs, chorizo, and cheese onto a tortilla and topping with diced tomatoes and cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
13. Gourmet Omelette Bar
Create a decadent and customizable brunch dish with a gourmet omelette bar.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together with a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Once the butter has melted, add a small amount of the egg mixture to the pan and cook until the edges start to set.
- Add desired fillings, such as diced bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and ham, to one half of the omelette.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the fillings.
- Use a spatula to gently fold the other half of the omelette over the fillings.
- Cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the cheese is melted and the eggs are cooked through.
- Slide the omelette out of the pan onto a plate and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Repeat the process with the remaining egg mixture and fillings to create multiple omelettes.
- Serve immediately and allow guests to customize their own omelettes with various toppings and fillings.
14. Elegant Brunch at Home
Indulge in a luxurious Valentine’s Day brunch at home with this decadent dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup granola
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and mascarpone cheese.
- Add the cream mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour the mixture into 4 ramekins or small baking dishes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
- Top with fresh strawberries, granola, and a drizzle of honey.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Conclusion
You’ll be the ultimate Valentine’s Day hero with these 14 brunch ideas. Impress your partner with fluffy pancakes or a wine-infused twist, because let’s be real, that’s what love is all about – over-the-top gestures and a sugar high. Create a romantic setup, and you’ll seal the deal, at least until the food coma wears off.